What is BallisticNG?
BallisticNG is an anti-gravity combat racer set in the 2159 Anti-Gravity League. You steer armed ships through futuristic courses, pick up weapons to attack rivals, and compete in a campaign, configurable races, or online and split-screen multiplayer.
For you if...
- +you enjoy adjusting race speed and event rules
- +you want both split-screen and online competition
- +you like improving lap times in time trials
Not for you if...
- −you prefer wide tracks with gentle turns
- −you prefer grounded driving to high-speed ship racing
What players say
94% of 3,757 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days
Players praise the precise ship handling and electronic soundtrack. They complain about steep campaign difficulty spikes and repeated tracks, while some find the weapons ineffective.
Screenshots and trailer
BallisticNG system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 3 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 26
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, VR
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
- Single-player
- Multiplayer
- PvP
- Online PvP
- LAN PvP
- Split-screen PvP
- Split-screen
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Remote Play Together
Languages
Full audio: English.
Tags
- Combat Racing
- Futuristic
- Flight
- Fast-Paced
- Racing
- Indie
- Retro
- Arcade
- Moddable
- Level Editor
- Vehicular Combat
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Sci-fi
- VR
- Action
Recent updates
- Apr 6, 2026 · BallisticNG 1.4.1.3 changelog
- Feb 25, 2026 · BallisticNG 1.4.1.2 changelog
- Aug 18, 2025 · BallisticNG 1.4.1 Dev 4 is now available!
- Jul 1, 2025 · BallisticNG 1.4.1 Dev 3 is now available
- Jun 19, 2025 · BallisticNG 1.4.1 Dev 2 is now available
5 DLC available.
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